Vulnerability in Linux Linux_kernel

CVE-2022-1678

An issue was discovered in the Linux Kernel from 4.18 to 4.19, an improper update of sock reference in TCP pacing can lead to memory/netns leak, which can be used by remote clients.

EPSS: 0.029 (85.2th percentile) — read the EPSS interpretation.

CVSS v3 metric

CVSS v3 base score 5.9 (Medium). Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H.

Affected products

Weakness classification (CWE)

References

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2022-1678?
CVE-2022-1678 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Linux Linux_kernel, classified under CWE-911. CVSS score: 5.9/10. Published 2022-05-25.
How severe is CVE-2022-1678?
Medium severity. CVSS v3 base score is 5.9 out of 10.